Support Time & Recovery Navigator

As our new Reconnect Support Time & Recovery Navigator:

• Be part of an extended team working across the Reconnect service
• Liaise with a wide range of services such as the police, probation, courts and legal services as well as both inpatient and community health and social care services
• Be involved in the daily support of children and adults, including those from hard-to-reach communities to engage and navigate through the Criminal Justice System
• Support access to the full scope of identified health needs, including substance misuse (alcohol and drugs), mental and physical health, homelessness, learning disabilities, exploitation, safeguarding and social care issues
• support the health needs leaving the prison establishment within a 12-week period or less.
• The aim of the service is to reduce reoffending by addressing the health and social needs of the service user and ensuring onward referrals are made to ensure continuity of care provision
If you are interested in career development, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include both internal and external options for development and learning.

Level 3 NVQ/Diploma in Health and/or Social Care or equivalent relevant experience. Experience of working with service users, face to face, with a variety of health needs. Understanding of the complexities of multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working A non-judgmental and compassionate approach Our person-centred model is focused on providing meaningful pathways to anyone faced with criminal charges, as well as understanding what triggers and socio-economic circumstances might lead to people offending. We will treat individuals more holistically, focusing on the person and early intervention strategies to reduce risks and improve outcomes.

Practice Plus Group are the UKs leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background. We aim to deliver a truly integrated model that will guide all groups involved in the judicial pathway to provide a more meaningful experience to the individuals involved. Practice Plus Groups purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values:
• we treat patients as they would like to be treated
• we act with integrity
• we embrace diversity
• we strive to do things better together
  
  Hours This is a part time position - 17.5 hours per week Service covers Monday - Friday: days to be discussed with succesful applicant
Salary This position is full time and you will receive a salary of £13,656 to £15,638 per annum Location Scarborough, Harrogate or York - you will be based at one of these hubs (to be discussed with succesful candidate) Travel across the North Yorkshire region How will we support you? Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course Competency framework Regional and national career development opportunities,
• Company pension scheme
• An extensive range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
• Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
• Excellent long-term career prospects
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it